Biopharma Deal Value, Volume Tumbled Substantially During First Half
Executive Summary
A PwC analysis finds biopharma aggregate deal value declined 87% during the first half compared to the second half of 2018; deal volume dropped 17%. The pandemic was a cause, but not the only factor.
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